08-14-201608-14-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Fine Pair of Painted Fan-back Windsor Side Chairs

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$55,350$45,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2922MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Fine Pair of Painted Fan-back Windsor Side Chairs, probably Massachusetts, c. 1795, the concave crest rails with scroll-carved terminals above eight spindles, vase- and ring-turned stiles on carved saddle seats, splayed vase- and ring-turned legs joined by swelled ring-turned stretchers with original surface of green paint and early 19th century black and red graining with yellow striping, ht. 37 1/4, seat ht. 18 1/4 in.

Provenance: Rev. W. Brooks Rice; W. Brooks Rice Jr.; by descent to the present owners.
Estimate $8,000-12,000


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Keywords

W. Brooks Rice Jr., W. Brooks Rice, Windsor